Rats, Mice, and other Rodents

Rodent Infestations in AZ

Rodents carry diseases, damage property, and in the case of restaurants and other businesses, they can ruin reputation. Its even been estimated that a quarter of all house fires in the US are caused by wiring exposed by rodent damage. Their droppings can produce strong odors and pose a significant health hazard. Although snap-traps and other self treatments can be quite effective at controlling their population, many infestations require a trained professional to totally eliminate the target pests.

Signs of a rodent infestation

\Identifying the type of rodent and size of the infestation are the first steps in the possess. During a rodent inspection our technicians search for signs of rodents, clues that can help them understand the "big picture". Chewed up or hollowed out citrus fruits from trees in your back yard could be an indication of roof rats, an invasive species that often lives in attics here in the valley. Plant material, cactus, or other debris piled next to an A/C unit could indicate the nesting site of a pack rat. These are just a couple examples of what you can expect our technicians to find. Our techs will work with you to identify irregularities in and around your structure to give you a better idea of what can be done to combat these pests.

How does EAE handle rodents?

Treatment often involves a combination of snap-traps, bait boxes, and exclusion measures to not only kill the pests in your home or office, but prevent others from getting in. You can help prevent others from gaining access to your structure by replacing worn or missing weather stripping, trimming back tree branches that over hang the roof line, and screening off vents or other points of entry.